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Tim Davie has been appointed Director of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio & Music.

Tim, who is currently director of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Marketing, Communications and Audiences division and sits on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ executive board, takes over from Jenny Abramsky, who is leaving the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ after 39 years.

In his new role, Tim will oversee Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radios 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Live and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ digital radio stations 1Xtra, 6 Music, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 7, 5 Live Sports Extra and the Asian Network.

He will also be responsible for the three Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ orchestras in England, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Singers, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms, Classical Music & Performance Television and Radio Resources.

In addition, he will take charge of Radio Drama and Television Music Entertainment and will be strategically responsible for all audio across the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

Director-General Mark Thompson welcomed the appointment.

He said: "Radio is at the heart of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's public service mission and millions of listeners rely on its quality, range and integrity every day.

"Tim's drive, knowledge and sheer love of the medium will ensure that Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio remains creatively strong and vibrant in the years to come.

"His insight into audiences and their expectations of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ will be particularly valuable."

Tim Davie said: "It is a great privilege to build on the outstanding legacy of Jenny Abramsky and take on the leadership of a very talented team.

"This is a special role because of the unique cultural contribution of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's audio and music output, which is highly valued by millions of people.

"As a passionate advocate of radio, I am excited by the challenge of continuing to deliver not only distinctive Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ services but also to support the growth of the medium as a whole across traditional and digital platforms."

Jenny Abramsky leaves the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ at the end of September, when she will begin chairing the Heritage Lottery Fund.

She said: "Radio is at the very heart of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's public service offering and music stands at the pinnacle of its contribution to the UK's cultural life.

"I have no doubt, having worked alongside Tim on the executive board for the last three years, that he will lead Audio & Music with passion and understanding and that radio and music will be in very safe hands."

Tim Davie became Director of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Marketing, Communications and Audiences division in April 2005, having previously been Vice President, Marketing and Franchise, of PepsiCo Europe.

He read English at Cambridge University and is married with three sons.

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